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- Self esteem
- Career concerns
- Compassion fatigue
About Cheryl
Cheryl Velasquez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina, has five years of clinical experience. She focuses on self esteem, career concerns, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are described in her terms as collaborative and person-centered, using practical skills and strategies.
Cheryl draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas, strengths-based work, psychoeducation, stress management, coping skills, self-care practices, and mindfulness-based strategies. She also integrates concepts from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful.
Her background includes work in acute psychiatric hospitals, outpatient therapy programs, school-based mental health services, and community mental health organizations. She has held team lead roles while continuing to see clients, which informs both clinical work and coordination of care.
She has experience supporting people with mental health and substance use challenges across a wide age range. The biography notes experience with clients from childhood into older adulthood and with issues such as trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Cheryl values cultural diversity and speaks English and Spanish. She mentions particular experience supporting women with anxiety, depression, transitions, self-esteem, and stress, while also listing a broad range of additional focus areas such as caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, immigration concerns, and grief related topics.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys nature, walking, learning about cultures, and animals. To begin working with her, the process involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session via the site's online options.
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Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions are used
Cheryl works from evidence-based techniques. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood or anxiety. Mindfulness-based strategies teach attention and relaxation practices that help with stress, emotional regulation, and recurring negative thoughts.She also uses strengths-based interventions and DBT concepts to build practical coping skills. Strengths-based work looks at what is already working and expands it. DBT concepts add skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. The therapist will discuss which approaches fit best and adapt them to each person's goals in a collaborative process.
If you want to use online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins, or reduce travel time. Online visits can make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and bring real-life situations into discussion. Confirm the available session options when you schedule so you know how sessions will be arranged.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she focus on?
She focuses on self esteem, career issues, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas listed include caregiver stress, aging concerns, body image, immigration issues, and multicultural concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is described as collaborative and person-centered, using practical skills like coping strategies, stress management, and mindfulness-based practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working in settings such as acute psychiatric hospitals, outpatient programs, school-based services, and community mental health organizations.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I have sessions from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.